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Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu grants an interview to the Vietnam News Agency. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnam - Japan relations are now in their prime and live up to the countries’ extensive strategic partnership, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu said on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973 - 2023). Talking to the Vietnam News Agency, he said that over the last 50 years, the countries’ friendship and cooperation have been reinforced unceasingly and developed comprehensively in all aspects, becoming a bright spot in the implementation of Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, and diversification and multilateralisation of international relations. Japan currently ranks first among providers of official development assistance (ODA), second among labour cooperation partners, third among foreign investors and tourism partners, and fourth among trading partners of … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Japan ties live up to extensive strategic partnership: ambassador

Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu (R) welcomes Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Hanoi on September 20 afternoon, starting their official visit to Vietnam on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (1973-2023). The visit is hoped to contribute to further deepening the friendship between the Vietnamese and Japanese people as well as the ties between the two countries. Japan is one of the leading important and long-term partners of Vietnam. During Vietnam's 35-year path of Doi Moi (Renewal) and 50-year ties between the two countries, Japan has always supported Vietnam in international integration and socio-economic development. Particularly in recent years, the bilateral Extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia has seen strong and comprehensive progress. Japan … [Read more...] about Japanese Crown Prince, Crown Princess’s Vietnam visit to reinforce bilateral ties

The deals were signed in Washington D.C. on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, and President and CEO of the Semiconductor Industry Association John Neuffer. The Ministry of Planning and Investment’s National Innovation Center signed a memorandum with Cadence Design Systems on the design and production of semiconductors. The center also signed a memorandum with Arizona State University to develop human resources for the semiconductor industry. The Ministry of Education and Training signed a memorandum with Intel to develop human resources for hi-tech sectors. Investment minister Nguyen Chi Dung said that the signings will help boost cooperation between U.S. companies in the semiconductor industry and Vietnamese partners. The U.S. is a leading country in the sector, and Vietnam is a land of potential with an ideal geographical location, and a stable political system, he added. The country aims to train 50,000 … [Read more...] about Vietnam signs semiconductor memorandums with US companies

Vietnam has implemented regulations to effectively manage misinformation. Fake news and disinformation are global issues impacting not only ASEAN but also countries like Vietnam, necessitating comprehensive solutions. Delegates attend the forum. Photo: Congly.vn This consensus was reached at the ASEAN Forum on Tackling Disinformation, held in Danang City on September 19. The forum is part of a series of international events on information and communication in the ASEAN region hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) until September 23. Le Quang Tu Do, the head of the MIC's Department of Radio, Television, and Electronic Information, mentioned that four major platforms dominate in Vietnam: Zalo with 47 million users, YouTube with 63 million users, Facebook with 66 million users, and TikTok with nearly 50 million users. Among these platforms, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok are particularly susceptible to the rapid spread of … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Vietnam seek to tackle fake news

Many American semiconductor firms have highly valued the huge potential for the semiconductor industry in Vietnam, expressing their hope of opening chip production facilities in the country. The leaders of these companies were speaking during a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Wednesday morning (Vietnam time). Prime Minister Chinh and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam on Tuesday morning (local time) landed in Washington, D.C., the second leg of their business trip to the United States. During the meeting, the prime minister called on U.S. semiconductor enterprises to continue their cooperation with Vietnamese partners and beef up their investment in infrastructure, technology transfer, semiconductor design and production, and human resource training. PM Chinh affirmed that the Vietnamese government and ministries are building a fair and healthy business climate for all enterprises, including those from the U.S.. Vietnamese Prime … [Read more...] about US firms see Vietnam’s great potential for semiconductor industry

Tuan said that during this visit, Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, on behalf of top leaders of Vietnam, will join leaders of Bangladesh in a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations (1973-2023). The official underlined that amid the fast, unpredictable and complicated developments in the region and the world, the strengthening of ties between the two countries, who are traditional friends, through the parliamentary channel is expected to contribute to foster ties between the two countries and parliaments. He noted that the Vietnam - Bangladesh relations have been continuously developed with political trust built through visits and meetings via all channels and at all levels. The two sides have set up many important cooperation mechanisms, including a Joint Committee on economic, cultural, science and technology cooperation. Economic and trade partnership has been a highlight of the bilateral partnership, he said, noting that two-way trade has increased … [Read more...] about N.A. leader’s visit aims to reinforce, promote Vietnam – Bangladesh ties: Official

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage arrived at Nanning airport on September 16 morning, starting his participation in the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit at the invitation of the Chinese Government. With his participation in the event, Vietnam sends out its clear and consistent message on the foreign policy of attaching importance to the relations with China, thus making bilateral relations develop in a healthy, stable, substantial and effective way in the time to come. Later on September 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Both sides expressed their delight at and spoke highly of the progress in Vietnam-China relationship in recent years, especially since the historical China visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in November last year. Underscoring the importance of the Vietnam-China relations in the overall foreign policy of each country, Prime Minister Chinh affirmed that … [Read more...] about PM active in China before attending CAEXPO, CABIS

Nghiem Xuan Da, chairman of the Vietnam Steel Association (VSA), said, "The CBAM is the latest challenge for Vietnam's steel industry amidst an already tough business climate as it tries to increase exports to Europe under the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA)." The CBAM is the EU's landmark attempt to put a fair price on carbon emissions produced from carbon-intensive goods entering the EU. It aims to encourage cleaner industrial production in non-EU countries. According to the VSA, Vietnamese steel exports to the EU have been on a positive trajectory thanks to the implementation of the EVFTA in August 2020, along with the recent shortfall in steel supply to the EU. Steel exports in the first six months of 2023 reached 1.36 million tonnes, with export turnover reaching about $1 billion, an increase of 1.5 times compared to the same period in 2022. In response to the new policy, Posco Yamato Vina Steel (Py Vina), under South Korea's Posco Group, is researching a new … [Read more...] about CBAM may hinder EVFTA advantages for steel industry

This partnership represents a clear commitment by both parties to address climate change within their value chains. DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, on September 19, signed its GoGreen Plus service contract with Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) to reduce carbon emissions for its time-definite international (TDI) shipments through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By investing in GoGreen Plus, ACB is estimated to reduce 14 tons worth of total CO2 emissions within a 12-month period. DHL Express and ACB sign the GoGreen Plus contract. Photo: DHL The whole process is verified annually by an independent third-party agency, Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS). In addition, a complementary Carbon Footprint report will be updated monthly, detailing ACB’s overall emissions with DHL Express . “We believe that corporate social responsibility and business success always go hand in hand. … [Read more...] about DHL Express partners with ACB to cut carbon emissions using sustainable aviation fuel

During the meeting, part of his trip to the U.S. for the high-level week of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly and bilateral activities, Pham Minh Chinh affirmed that Vietnam considers the U.S. a partner of strategic importance. He used the occasion to thank the U.S. Senate in general and its Foreign Relations Committee in particular for their support for promoting the Vietnam - U.S. relations over the past time, including the settlement of war consequences. The support and cooperation of the two countries’ legislatures plays a crucial role in concretizing new collaboration frameworks and areas of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in the time ahead, the leader stressed. Pham Minh Chinh called on the committee to further support joint efforts in fostering cooperation in economy-trade-investment, and other fields like science-technology, innovation, semiconductor industry, energy transition, and climate change response, while stepping up assistance to … [Read more...] about Prime Minister meets leaders of U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations